Eleanore M. Hanley, Janesville (1921 - 2013)

Eleanore M. Hanley, age 92, of Janesville died on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center. She was born in Janesville on November 29, 1921, the daughter of the late Louis and Martha (Buggs) Goede. Eleanore graduated from Janesville High School and later married Addison J. "Mike" Hanley on January 20, 1945 at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Janesville. He predeceased her on December 10, 1988. Eleanore was a very independent person, who at times could be very opinionated and feisty. She enjoyed family gatherings, tending to her flowers, and most important, was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she adored.

She is survived by her sons, Michael (Ruth) Hanley and John "Jack" (Cheryl) Hanley both of Janesville; her grandchildren: Amy Hanley, Shelly Hanley, Jason (Tara) Hanley, Brian (Kelly VanGalder) Hanley, David Hanley, and Sarah (Scott) Mallard; and great-grandchildren: Tayber, Corbin, Caitlynn, and Scott. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by five sisters and one brother.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 30, 2013 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 210 S. Ringold St. Burial will follow at Milton Lawns Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Monday morning from 9:30 AM until the time of the service at the church.